The 'sheer' force of the wind knocked me to the ground.
The boat 'sheered' [='swerved'] 'away' from the rocks.
The 'sheer' number of questions overwhelmed her.
(..) Beyond the blind sense of entitlement and complete lack of human empathy, there's the empty-headed concentration, the unjustifiable arrogance and the sheer willingness to stand in one place and wet yourself like a zoo elephant. That's awe-inspiring stuff. Thank you, Dr. c.! (..)2010 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our Thanks Season: 9 Episode 13